chromium

C1 Topic:Science & Research

US /ˈkroʊ.mi.əm/ UK /ˈkrəʊ.mi.əm/ See IPA manual

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noun
the chemical element with atomic number 24 and symbol Cr, a hard, lustrous metal used especially in alloys and protective plating

Adding chromium makes stainless steel more resistant to corrosion.

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1 noun · the chemical element with... chrome

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Derived forms chromicchromate

Related forms stainless steeltransition metalchromite

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chromium steel
steel containing chromium to improve its resistance to corrosion

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Etymology

From French chrome, based on Ancient Greek khroma, 'color,' + the element suffix -ium. It was named for the vivid colors of many chromium compounds.

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